currently the day after full acl/ meniscus tear surgery and boyyy i can’t move my leg an inch without feeling like i just got shot in the knee 😩😭 one day at a time mates, we got this ❤️

@byronestrada7177

Жыл бұрын

Just got mine today, don’t know how ima be able to shower tomorrow 😭

@jm2242

Жыл бұрын

Just got mine yesterday I definitely needa ice more but man these pills don’t help at all😭 I’m also typing this at 2am cuz I can’t sleep at all

@ericberriosjr5126

Жыл бұрын

@@jm2242 honestly bruh the pills not gon hit for like the first 2-3 days until the swelling goes down a bit. once the swelling calms you’ll be straight with the pills trust. i’m two weeks in and one thing i can say is that ice will be your best friend. appreciating the small victories each day as well is really what’s getting me through, this early. you’ll be straight, ice and stay strong ❤️

@isjotrippin7153

Жыл бұрын

I got my meniscus repair yesterday the nerve block is still working and I could lift my leg

@DavidPerez-rn5eq

Жыл бұрын

@@byronestrada7177 got mine 4 days ago first day showering was today it’s crazy the first and second day I wanted to dieeeee

After 1 year and 4 months of acl and meniscus repair surgery I can proudly say that all these pain is going to be worthwhile after the pain is gone and you start to walk on your own

@Famvestor

3 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you are doing well. Best of luck on your recovery

@curtisqiu7837

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the hope! I was looking at so many meniscus rehab videos and thinking whether I would be fully recovered to normal... Some commented that they are still having difficulties bending their knee even 135 degrees. But as far as it seems now which is 12 days after surgery, I can feel I'm gradually gaining the strength in the leg back , thanks to rehab that I force myself to do every day!

Apparently I wasn’t taking it seriously and this is so enlightening. Thank you

I had my ACL surgery today, I just want to clarifying that so many people saying that it’s painful after the surgery especially day one to day 4, but believe me it’s not right. It is totally different from someone to one another. But if you follow the directions two or one week before the surgery. Like there are some special exercises and everything will be fine.

I went in for acl and meniscus last Tuesday and in full transparency i pretty much woke up and got sent home with only a meeting with the surgeon 15 days later. Let me tell you not having any clue of what to expect or even not having any exercise recommended freaked me. Watching your vids really helped me calm down and trust the process. Thx 🙏

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Wow that surprising. I would call and ask if you should be making PT appointments? And yea do some exercises at home in the meantime.

@chrismanous2287

Жыл бұрын

I had the same experience. No instructions really stressed me out. Hearing people going to PT in the first week made me more stressed as well since I won’t be starting until after 2 weeks. Really hope to recover quickly, good luck with your recovery

@03raq

Жыл бұрын

hey im on the same boat right now the only instruction I received from the Dr was to remove the bandages on day 3-4 and this is why I’m searching how to do it lol, did you remove them on your own is there any cleaning you made or just removing bandages and that’s it ?

@gonapakireeti7169

8 ай бұрын

same situation. i had my surgery last week and they only told to come after 3 weeks for physio. checked to see and found out that doing no exercises/extensions is what is gonna lead to a tough physio and tougher recovery.

My first morning after surgery day and watching your vids to recover and get an idea about what to expect during each period. Thx for these vids man 💯

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Good luck Ali!

@joe1rooney1

Жыл бұрын

@@Famvestor fr I’m in the same boat! Tonight is the first night of my recovery. These videos are so comforting, thanks man!

@JRC.85

Жыл бұрын

Yup same thing.. I'm seeing what is possible and what to expect on a timeline. Thanks for documenting and sharing

@domino4452

Жыл бұрын

@@joe1rooney1 Czy ból po operacji jest faktycznie duży? Ja czekam na operację, ale boję się bólu i zastanawiam się czy nie zrezygnować. Mi lekarz powiedział, że silny ból może trwać do 2 tygodni po operacji. Jak to wygląda u Ciebie?

@joe1rooney1

Жыл бұрын

@@domino4452 It always depends on the individual and the surgery, but I personally did not experience much pain after surgery. I'm sure if you make sure that you take your medication, your pain levels will be fine. It's not as scary as I feared. I wish you luck in your recovery :)

on 2nd day i could bend my knee 90°. when i started to go to physiotheraphy the psychotherapist there told me you have done a really good job by yourself in such a short time. it didnt even take 3 weeks for me to bend my knee like completely.

These videos were so helpful leading up to and after surgery. On day 3 today, watching your exercises and reminding myself that the pain I feel trying to bend my knee is normal and will get better. Thank you for sharing your experience!

@Famvestor

7 ай бұрын

It’s rough in the beginning. Good luck with your recovery!

Just had my acl reconstruction yesterday.woke up in serious pain today but your videos are giving me the tips that are making it easier..just gotta keep pushing

@McMcPherson

5 ай бұрын

I had mine Thursday … it’s burning and throbbing so bad .! Good luck currently 4am I can’t sleep

@jaideep9032

5 ай бұрын

How are you now ? What's the progress??

@Famvestor

5 ай бұрын

best of luck on your recovery!

@rafikcheraitia3957

4 ай бұрын

Hi. How do you feel now? Are you able to walk?

Went in for ACL surgery last Friday, complete tear, they also found a meniscus tear they fixed as well. You make the recovery look easy. Day 2-3 was so uncomfortable. Day 4 first trip to physical therapy at 1. Amazing how you have to depend on others so much.

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Yea it really is humbling... it wasn't easy... and still 14 months later I am still exercising, to get back to 100%! Good luck on the journey!

@cc-lm6nu

Жыл бұрын

@@Famvestor Thank you! It definitely is something you have to want and work at! Best wishes to you as well on this journey of healing physical and mentally🦵😀

@jayantamondal3394

8 ай бұрын

@@Famvestor sir u r squad exercise advice u doctor

@the_octobergirl3551

8 ай бұрын

Same ACL high grade tear with bucket handle tear of meniscus 10 days after surgery today went for sutures removal Pain was there But the most painful for me was I’m very active & Selfi Depertment kinda person And I had to depend for pee .loo.drinking & all the other stuff & I had a breakdown due to the fact can’t move It’s very emotional for me cauz I never depend on anyone not for anything One advice do t try to push too much It’ll become worse the graft can fail also So it’s a long rehabilitation process it’ll take time but everything will be fine ❤ I hope all of us will get recover soon

Just had acl and meniscus done. I had to wait 2 months for the surgery because I also broke my fibula and ripped a little of the lcl off the bone. This is the first morning after surgery. Thanks for making this video! ✌🏻

@Famvestor

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man good luck, I am 8 months out and finishing a 100-mile bike ride today. Everyday will be better but I feel like things really start getting better at like Day 10.

@Lukeimagination

Жыл бұрын

Hey @michaelhawk1826 just wondering how you went? Did you meniscus repair okay? I’m about to go in for surgery after the same injury as you, it’ll be 9 weeks by the time I get it done.

im on day 3 of my acl surgery and oh my, my 2nd day was the worst i couldnt even stand to walk on the crutches and now day 3 ive been icing it elevating and stood up to the bathroom ill say this is really tyring, watching you motivates me and impresses me.

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Glad the videos have been helpful, yes first few days are terrible, I feel like things didn't get "comfortable" till Day 10.

@sosa-rk4zh

Жыл бұрын

@@Famvestor yes 3rd week and already walking with only one pair of crutches its gotten wayyyy better

@gothicyid

Жыл бұрын

Eek how did you go to the bathroom first two days?

@rafikcheraitia3957

4 ай бұрын

How do you feel now after surgery? ​@@sosa-rk4zh

Going for my op tomorrow Going to watch these videos each day

@Famvestor

5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it, best of luck on your recovery!

I just had my Acl replaced this morning. Your videos are giving me hope.

@Famvestor

11 ай бұрын

It’s gonna be a rough couple days but it gets better every day.

I had ACL reconstruction with hamstring graft and meniscus bucket handle tear repair four days ago. Saw doc yesterday for bandage removal. Was given three simple exercises to start immediately after surgery (leg lifts, ankle pumps, quad activation) but told no weight bearing. Pain was pretty intense for me the first couple of days - thinking nerve block didn't really do the trick. I see PT next week, so 8 days after surgery. Everyone is different in recovery. Still very helpful to see others on the path to healing.

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Good luck Marcy!

@kallethunell6486

11 ай бұрын

Had exactly the same surgery 10 days ago. Pretty intense pain up until yesterday, the exercises were gruesome and painful but I fought through it. The worst part is over but still a long way of rehab to go!

@nessa90

3 ай бұрын

How are you doing now?

@benruss2414

3 ай бұрын

Just had the same surgery 4 days ago.. journey begins lads

@belindaratcliffe6673

Ай бұрын

I am going in for the same surgery in 2 months. How has your recovery been going so far?

Just had my meniscus surgery yesterday and bruh it feels like hell. Today’s a second day and still the pain is there. Problem is we don’t know how to handle these pain. I hope to handle this pain and stand on my own leg soon🤞🏻

On the second day after full acl, meniscus tear💔, and I feel that I have found a family that shares the same suffering, and this thing is somewhat comforting😂, I wish everyone full fast recovery🙏

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Good luck Hussain, everyday gets better.

@sumoathelstan

Жыл бұрын

Me too brother! Had my surgery on the 17th and have been watching everyone else who has been in the same pain as me😭

@victordobo

Жыл бұрын

same mate, I had mine on the 23rd. I’d watched these videos before surgery so I’d know a bit more about what I should expect, but I found the comments really comforting. We got this ❤

@smartFunable

Жыл бұрын

Had mine on 31st, bending is still hearting a lot, can only do like 30 degrees

@carverraymond9223

10 ай бұрын

Had my second one July 6th. Still only a senior in high school. We can get through it!

Even though a lot of pain on day 3, you would keep going? Or is this risky?

Bro,i just got my acl,mcl,and pcl surgery in my right knee, 11 days after surgery rn and i do the same calf stretch exercise, and the heel pull to try bend the knee,just alot of fcking pain trying to bend it rn smh,but i go to physical therapy 3x a week rn,this pain was very very bad,and yes gotta depend on someone there to help you with literally everything, thank you for those who care about us that helps us out

@Famvestor

8 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that, Good luck on your recovery!

Obviously everyone professes differently, but I’m on day 4 of full ACL, and meniscus on both sides. I didn’t get an ice machine only an ice pack. I haven’t showered yet simply because moving it still hurts a loooot. I was told after I shower I’m not supposed to put any kind of ace bandage back on because most people put them on too tight and give themselves blood clots. I’ve been able to do very little exercises, mostly just making my foot straight and trying to angle my toes towards my knee. My check up is 10 days post op, no PT scheduled yet.

@Famvestor

2 жыл бұрын

I’d recommend getting at least one more ice pack. And switch em out, ice was the best pain management for me.

@kristinamaray9554

Жыл бұрын

How was your calf? Do you think it shrink?

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

@@kristinamaray9554 yes quad, thigh and calf all seemed to shrink significantly days after surgery.

@samuelude5364

Жыл бұрын

Please tell me more about your experience

Great video

@Famvestor

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I had ACL revision with meniscus repair done Thursday. (2nd time once 7 years ago and then I fell this year and severed ACL again) This time I insisted on dilaudid 4mg for pain. Took first 2 days and pain manageable. Also taking Advil. Because of Meniscus repair no weight bearing which is so difficult. Ice machine best friend. I see Dr in 5 days and will get bandages off. Better this time with pain meds. I cut myself down to one 2mg at night and advil.

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Aww man that’s rough, I hope never to go through this again. Glad it’s been better second time around.

I got surgery today and I use the ice machine you used should I take my brace off and stop elevating my knee to ice it or how should I go about icing it

Did your leg start throbbing when you got up? Because my calf starts to throb and hurt a lot

I had my ACL surgery on 8 Dec (4 days ago). I'd say very smooth experience. I had a complete tear but no damage to meniscus. I walked super chill into the OT and woke up 3 hrs later. I've had minimal to no pain whatsoever. Just some tightness on day 1. I could flex my knee 90 degree on day 1 and do calf raises on day 2 with much ease. I guess my intense pre-hab is paying off now. I can walk with minimal crutch support but not overdoing it right now. Overall very smooth process and pain free post op. Maybe I'm lucky. Also I have no brace .

@adzenic

Жыл бұрын

Pls tell me what did you do as prehab . And also what graft did they use

@VibratoIbanez

Жыл бұрын

@@adzenic so they used my hamstring graft which was 7.5mm so reinforced with 1.5mm allograft making a total of 9mm. My prehab routine was for 6 weeks as follows, 1. Leg raises with quad tightening 20x3 2. Heel slides with resistance band 10x2 3. hamstring curls with resistance band quad stretch at the end 10x3 4. Single leg bridge 10x3 5. Gluteus medius clam 10x3 + superset with hip abduction side lying 10x3 6. Full parallel squats 12x3 7. Single leg Calf raises on step 12x3 8. Foam roller 2mins 9. Single leg balance ankle taps 10x2 I used to do this routine sometimes 2x a day but at least everyday.

@adzenic

Жыл бұрын

@@VibratoIbanez thank you so much . I will try full squats but i can't really bend my knee more than 90°. Thank you again for these . You are helping a ton !

@VibratoIbanez

Жыл бұрын

@@adzenic thank you. These were the more advanced set of exercises was given in the last two weeks. But in the initial two weeks I started with not a full squat and was 10x2. Then it was double leg bridge and double leg calf raise before I did the singles. The leg raises were 10x2 initially. So you need to gradually build your way up. Also I had only ACL tear with no meniscus damage. So be careful in your case what is the injury? Exercised may need to be tailored accordingly .

@adzenic

Жыл бұрын

@@VibratoIbanez i too only have an ACL tear i can fully straighten my knee and even hyper extension, but i can only bend the knee by 90° without using any hands . I don't feel much pain because of high pain threshold because i walked myself home about 500 meters after i got hurt . It was a huge shock when i realised i was going to get operated.. also how old are you? I am 16

Just got mine done 1/30/23 and it's day 3 and feeling like what the world. Gotta remove my gauzes and stuff and rewrap it. Pain was through the roof day 2

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Keep icing and elevating it’ll get better.

Hows the knee now ? Did one surgery work

I was always fearful of tearing something in my knee cause of the horror stories. I broke 6 vertebrae in my back that was the worst pain I’ve ever experienced in life. After tearing acl,mcl,meniscus, and a plateau fracture on my tibia and my dad tore his acl and meniscus, I realized how overrated and how much people over react about knee injuries the pain wasn’t even bad and if ur in shape and determined u will be fine.

@Famvestor

11 ай бұрын

Wow that sounds rough!

I'm having full acl reconstruction, using my petaller and having meniscus debridement at the end of October.

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck! I did hamstring, but patellar is supposedly stronger.

I got Acl reconstruction with allograft 3/19/24. Man those drugs does not work at first. I was in so much pain but the 3rd day you start to feel a lot better I am on the CPM machine to help with my ROM start my first therapy session on the 26th scared but I really just want to walk again 🤞

@Famvestor

Ай бұрын

Best of luck on your recovery

Hey, had an ACL and meniscus reconstruction with part of the meniscus removed 3 years ago on my left leg and 5 years ago on my right leg. I remember how for a while I felt like I'm never going to enjoy sports and will never get my flexibility back. Well fast forward to now and I'm deadlifting 200kg, biking for 60km every weekend and playing basketball every other weekednd. I think I have the best flexibility especially when it comes to knee bend from my friend group. Not bragging just letting you know that if you feel like it's hard and that you can't enjoy sports anymore just know in a few years it's going to be like you never had a problem in the first place. Also, I see you also have hairy legs like me. Those are going to cover any scars nicely. If you have any nerve damage, usually that gets fixed by itself in about 1 year. That is how long it took for me. Anyway, love to see the positive attitude and your doing a great job, keep at it!

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man I’m 15 months out now have done an Olympic triathalons and about to start playing volleyball. Hurray for hurry legs!

@rafikcheraitia3957

4 ай бұрын

Your story is so soothing. I am hesitant to do the surgery because i am worried i will never play sports again.

I underwent ACL surgery a week ago. And I also got a spinal injury a few years ago. So at the moment both my legs are weak.One because of spinal injury and paralysis and the other both spinal and Acl surgery. It's very hard for me

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

good luck

Had a PCL reconstruction, it was quite hard the first couple of weeks really painful. On week 6 now and can walk now without my crutches

@Famvestor

6 ай бұрын

Awesome. Best of luck on your recovery journey.

Had my rite knee done 5 year ago i was walking after a week. Had my left knee meniscus repaired yesterday this time with a special glue walking without crutches same day today walking but bit of a limp

@Famvestor

11 ай бұрын

Wow that’s awesome.

It’s 4th day after the surgery (ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair)…not getting any pain and also stopped taking pain killers…I have achieved 100 degrees bend position

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Geez that’s awesome! I’m surprised doctor okayed the bend after meniscus repair, or was it shaved?

@brycegrohmann8485

11 ай бұрын

How’s it now?

@hahaharden2506

10 ай бұрын

​@@Famvestorare you repaired or shaved?

hm im wasnt in alot of pain after surgery. currently am 6 days in and only really used painkillers for the first day. Am full weight baring and can walk without crutches short distances. It would be a lie to say am not in any pain when walking or doing my exercises but does normally goes in around a hour or two.

I have done your exercises that you demonstrated from this video and everytime I finish doing them my leg hurts as it’s more stiff as when I try to walk with the crutches it’s very painful and I was wanting to ask if you had pain after doing the rehab exercises from this video as I have started to do it twice a day now and I’m on my 7th day post acl reconstruction and meniscus surgery

@Famvestor

10 ай бұрын

Yes it would get more stuff with exercise. I always immediately iced afterwards… and elevated to relieve the extra stiffness.

Hello I’m on post op day 4 of a ACL & Meniscus repair. They used my patellar tendon for my ACL. I’ve been doing workouts given by my rehab center and I’m day 2 of that. My question to you so do you have to do the workouts with the immobilizer on or is it usually best to do workouts without it on? To be honest I’ve been doing supine and seated heel slides, seated and supine quad sets and lastly straight leg raises all without the immobilizer. Just want to know if I’m jumping the gun or not? Thank you!

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

There are a few exercises they say to take the immobilizer for, but during these early days I think they usually want you wearing it.

Dude that looks painful... but i will follow what u do 🤷‍♀️

Bro, I had my acl and meniscus surgery 8 days back and they put titanium screw, Can u tell me this exercises will help to recovery!

So I got an ACL reconstruction may 16, they used a graft from my hamstring, an he also did a repair on my medial meniscus. Is it odd that I haven't started therapy yet? And today is may 30th, so two weeks have gone by. I do meet with my surgeon on Monday tho, heck I haven't even been cleared to drive yet >:(

Why my doc want me to put tht knee brace nd bandage till 1 week

Oh no u tore it again bro I'm with u I just tore my MCL ACL and meniscus

@Famvestor

2 жыл бұрын

Ooh sorry to hear that. Luckily my MCL was in tact… when are you getting surgery? And I didn’t retear the same ACL. Last time was my right leg this time was my left leg.

@Miata_life15

2 жыл бұрын

@@Famvestor hey so sorry man I get my surgery in about 4 days and what sucks for me is I'm only 13

@Famvestor

2 жыл бұрын

@@Miata_life15 ooh.. sorry to hear that. Was it soccer?

@Miata_life15

2 жыл бұрын

@@Famvestor sadly no I was messing around playing basketball went for the shot came down and landed hard and wrong and boom just like how u did it

2 жыл бұрын

First and foremost thank you Famvestor for your videos. What graphs did you opt to use for both surgery’s?

Hey man im having my op in a few weeks and really nervous. How long til you was back doing intense sports?

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

I waited till around 15 months. But some people go into it a lot sooner.

Thank you for the videos! Doctors never really gave bending knee exercises but your video helped me

@Famvestor

10 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Just had surgery on my torn ACL an both my meniscus in my left knee. Sucks right after surgery! Pain is about a 7 out of 10 an thats with my meds im taking. See how tomorrow goes

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Aww man any better now?

How can i fix acl tear without surgery?

It’s my 10th day since surgery and I’m full weight barring and walking around the house with my brace on. My repair was done using a cadaver (Achilles Allograft) and I’ve heard recovery is better using a cadaver.

@Famvestor

3 ай бұрын

Nice and probably nothing with meniscus too. Good luck!

Its my fourth day after surgery, I could do 30° bends and rest to towel resistance exercises.

@Famvestor

3 ай бұрын

Sounds about rught

one weeks in it gets better man i can walk slowly without helps!! first 2 days super rough tho

@Famvestor

5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it, best of luck on your recovery!

bro, how you get things done so fast? Im going through kaiser and I'm waiting a week, they gave me an I've machine but didn't tell me that I had a plug in my bandages, and I've been dealing with mega pain lately on the 6th day. just moving out of bed in generals a giga chore.

@Famvestor

8 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that, Good luck on your recovery!

Tks for sharing 🙏

@Famvestor

3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it. Best of luck on your recovery

Im doing my pre rehab while preparing for surgery. Im just able to flex my knee at around 90-100 degrees. Were you able to bend ypur knee more than that before the surgery?

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

yea you want to go into surgery with your knee flexing almost like normal, I kind of rushed into it because I wanted to be recovered before our 4th baby came, so I wasnt fully able to flex like normal, but was probably around 110 or so... probably made recovery a little longer though.

@jerrytarongoy4385

Жыл бұрын

@@Famvestor Thanks for replying its a huge help. One more thing, I had my injury last april, Im still walking with one crutch, i was just thinking to delay the surgery up until I can walk normally and doesnt feel any knee stiffness every morning. For your first acl how many weeks did you wait to be operated? Thanks

I’m also on day 4 rn and idk how much longer I can handle the pain and numbness, it’s driving me insane, hows your pain been?

@Famvestor

2 жыл бұрын

Day 7, twinges of Pain is much less, although numbness if almost all gone, so feeling the swelling more. I've just been taking a tylenol every 5 hours since surgery and tons of icing!

@brandonclegg22

2 жыл бұрын

Im on day 4 now and its still a little numb on the inside part of my ankle and inner thigh knee area ? When will the numbness go away ? Going to doctor tomorrow for a followup

@techworld2776

Жыл бұрын

​@@brandonclegg22 hi brandon, could you please let me know when will numbness go. I had acl tear surgery yesterday morning and numbness is still there and i can't feel my leg

@brandonclegg22

Жыл бұрын

@@techworld2776 i looked back at my notes and seen by day 8, the numbness was almost gone all the way

@brandonclegg22

Жыл бұрын

Slow process so stay focused. And do the exercises religiously

I tore my acl and my meniscus was torn and flipped on the 17th of november they did my surgery december 15th and with christmas they didnt get me into physical therapy until january. There was no instruction to do anything just bed rest until physical therapy was started. So far i am still in dire pain cant sleep they still have me in a straight leg brace and the bruising on both sides of my knee is bad not to mention behind the knee is black bruised. Ive only got to a 1° straighten and 82° bend the therapy is so painful every single time. Wish they wpuld have informed me more. I went in thinking it was only acl tear certainly never expected such a big scar when i came out of surgery.

@Famvestor

4 ай бұрын

Oh man… yea I think recovery will be rough. How’s it going?

Going to have surgery on Friday on my right leg. Acl hoping meniscus isn’t bad and I can be weight bearing early

@Famvestor

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck let us know how it goes!!!

@russellbryant2273

Жыл бұрын

Im post op 6 weeks and weight baring on my meniscus is painful. Hope i dont have a failed surgery... What was your experience with weight baring for the first time?

Brace keeps giving me bruises since I took off the bandage. May put a new ace on. But they gave me a hydro cuff and I've used ice packs and meds. I'm on day four now and going to pt tomorrow.

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Good luck. Yea I hate the brace, I was wearing it as little as pososibble.

@gothicyid

Жыл бұрын

I got a liner for the brace yesterday from Amazon. It helps now that my bandages are off to keep it from rubbing on my wound.

I had to elevate my leg in the bath tub with a trash bag tapped around my leg and have my lady dump water/soap on me and wash that way on day 2 it works but they leg hurts for sure and it’s uncomfortable, but if you want to stay clean it’s possible. In the AZ heat all day sweating I had too get clean and cooled off.

@Famvestor

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip

Its been 2 months now from my right femur surgey and still my knee is swelling tho i can bend it 90 degrees without pain and i can raise it up, but over 90 degrees bend is so painfull and i cant walk down or up a stairways or steps, is it normal?how long does it take to get fully recovered?

@Famvestor

9 ай бұрын

Are you doing PT exercises? It takes a long time to go back to normal. I felt 85% after year 1, 95% after year 2.

Just had ACL surgery and some repair on the meniscus. I walked some in the surgery center still have some numbing but throbbing pain the cave time. I have it elevated for the most part. I start PT Oct 2 not sure if that's far off butv it was the earliest. Should I start excersing sooner?

@emmabiascochea6226

8 ай бұрын

@Famvestor

@Famvestor

8 ай бұрын

Yes definetly start exercising pretty much from day 2. Did the surgeon give you exercises to do?

How much bro surgery

Can’t past 30 degree bend and it’s been 10 days after surgery?😭

my left patella broke on half. Day 13 post op i can walk but with the brace

I’m 4 months post opp. It’s a long road to recovery for sure

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Nice are you running yet? It’s been 17 months for me and I just played volleyball again for the first time yeaterday

@MrDyne69

Жыл бұрын

@@Famvestor no not yet how long was it before you started running

@bavanb7325

Жыл бұрын

How r u now? Are you able to do daily activities without any support?

I am right now with me surgery and I am not so flexible you are good

@Famvestor

3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it. Best of luck on your recovery

@darko11947

3 ай бұрын

@@Famvestor thanks god 🙏 bless you 🙏

Just watching all your recovery videos.. how do you feel now after ACL

@Famvestor

8 ай бұрын

Feeling pretty good still not 100% unfortunately but getting close. Training for a 13-mile Spartan race at the end of the month.

Did they want you to work on extension right away ? And did you have any pain the first week on the side the meniscus was repaired on I've been working on extension and feel a little bit of pain like a 3 not bad on the side my meniscus was repaired on not sure if It's just normal or I agrivated my meniscus? BTW I'm on day 5

@Famvestor

2 жыл бұрын

Yes extension right away. Sleep with leg straight. I was allowed to do anything except put more than. 20% weight on leg and going lay 90 degree bend for the first 4 weeks. I mean there was a lot of general pain, I don’t think I remember any specific pain…

@joshuawalston9044

2 жыл бұрын

@@Famvestor ok so you where able to work on extension and 0 to 90 in first week correct ? Because that's me to ive been doing extension and really only had my brace 0 to 60 ans haven't put hardly any weight

@Famvestor

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshuawalston9044 yes but I didn’t actually get even close to 90 degree bend until like end of week 3.

@joshuawalston9044

2 жыл бұрын

@@Famvestor ok cool yae I haven't gotten Close either I set mine at 60 but I don't think I've even gotten 60 but anyway thank you for responding I'm actually watching your videos right now lol I'm watching the day 1 and 2 one

One year after acl and meniscus surgery ? How is recovery? Are yoj at peace with the decision or would've done something differently?

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Yes I am at peace with the decision. I will make a 18-month follow up video very soon!

My call date is 9/20! I am trying to get my mental ready for this surgery on my left knee!

@Famvestor

8 ай бұрын

Good luck! That’s about when I had it two years ago!

Got my meniscus removal and ACL surgery . I was able to get through pain in early days but feeling more pain in day 5 especially when I try to walk with crutches

@Famvestor

2 жыл бұрын

Are you icing, make sure you are icing and keeping your leg elevated a lot of the day.

Im in the same stage , how did you sleep in those days? you could sleep on one side or the other?

@Famvestor

10 ай бұрын

I slept on my back with my leg elevated.

Hey man I'm on my day 7 of my surgery, and I don't know if have to sleep without the brazalete.

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

I think they recommend sleeping with the brace... but I gave up after day 10, and took the risk and just started sleeping without the vbrace.

I’m having insane pain near patellar but I didn’t do a patellar graph. I can’t even lift my leg and I’m in day 7

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

I also remember some pain around patellar, wasnt major but definetly there.... I hope its been gettign better...

Next month I will have ACL surgery. Later I'll take a break for leg day at the gym which is quite long😭

@haydar.89

Ай бұрын

Excuse me, how are you? Did you have the operation? Tell me about the pain and your condition. How long does the pain last?

Hi plz show me video when u start bend knee this 6 Jan I had a surgery but unable to bend the knee

@Famvestor

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my day 7 video

Is blood draining common ? Or does it show any sign of infection ? I had my surgery 1 week ago and today doctor drained some blood but said that they might need to do it again, is it okay or anything to worry about ??

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

no I think its common, aspirating helps relieve the pressure and allow you to bend your knee better.

Second day of a full acl reconstruction / and external minuscus repair. I didn't take any opiods juste 2 time painkillers on the first night. And then stop any on the second day medication.I found a routine on the crutches to go to the washroom , make some coffee and i have the hand of my wife. But Yes, you'll be dependant of your social cercle for the dog walk by example. Hopefully i was a full time crossfit athlete and i did physiotherapy before the surgery. We reinforce my glutes and my posterior chain. It helps me to stand up with my single leg and i can achieve 10-15 degrees of movement on my repaired knee. Due to the pre-physio i can flex my quads at 30-40% wich i know some of you will not be able to do :(. So : Good physo pre-op Good routine Goode Social-circle and Don't over medicate yourself

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Yea I wish I had done more prior to surgery, glad to hear it helps. That’s awesome about the immediate quad activation! Took me like a month before I could even begin the flex my quad.

@jacobmongeau6170

Жыл бұрын

@@Famvestor I guess it's different for every person and every injury too. You still very inspiring and your video kept me on track. Beceause in my case i cannot walk until 6 weeks and put no weight on my leg until then.

@kazmel024

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear how you were progressing. If you don’t mind me asking, what was your routine for the washroom?

How its working now man?Hope Its fine. Im just about going thru this surgery. Its one of the few things im really scared of.

@Famvestor

3 ай бұрын

Working pretty good. Best ofmlick

Hey I was wondering if your foot on the leg you had surgery on get really cold? I had my surgery yesterday and my wife noticed that today my foot my cold.

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Yea I think because of the ice machines it would get cold. I always had a sock on it and some blankets usually.

@jamaalmaddox5145

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the response. I’m on day 7 after having my ACL and meniscus repair and your videos have been amazing for me. Did you experience any calf soreness?

on day two post op i had a acl reconstruction with a hamstring graft and tore my meniscus in two places luckily both places were able to be fixed but i’m in a lot of pain right now any tips to get through it ? my mental is suffering the most

@Famvestor

2 жыл бұрын

It’ll get better every day. My best tip is to ice and elevate as much as you can. That was my best pain relief. Did you watch my day 1 video?

@miyazansari1803

2 жыл бұрын

@@Famvestor yes i did but it looks like you were moving a lot more than me currently it hurts for me to even move slightly and i am stuck to my bed

@Famvestor

2 жыл бұрын

@@miyazansari1803 was your hamstring graft?

@miyazansari1803

2 жыл бұрын

@@Famvestor yes I did surgeon recommended me hamstring since my growth plates were still slightly open

I got Minor tear meniscus, torn lateral meniscus and partial tear acl. It’s been 1 month no surgery yet. Swelled up and I limp when walking. Went to orthopedic and they said if I wanted get surgery or not. I said yes so waiting on hospital call me. Should I try these exercises meanwhile and do stationary bike. I’m trying the bike right now and can’t seem to do it.

@Famvestor

8 ай бұрын

Yes I think its best to be as strong as you can be prior to surgery. I felt I did a good job at this the first surgery, but second surgery I didnt give myself enough time to recover and was still limping into surgery and I think that made recovery a lot slower for my left knee.

Hello, I just had an acl and meniscus surgery, but it's been a week, and I still can't use my crutches. Is that a bad sign. I can berly get to my dpor with my crutches it is soooo painful.

@Famvestor

11 ай бұрын

Are you using a stabilizer brace? Lots of ice to dull the pain? I'd say there is a decent amount of pain for the first 10-days. Dont lose hope. keep that leg elevated to reduce the swelling and pressure.

I got partial ACL almost 5 weeks. Now I do rehabs exercises and rest. After 3 months, it's able to go to job?

@Famvestor

8 ай бұрын

Yes I think at 3-months youll be walking fine and can stand for long stretches of time.

Day one for me got out of the hospital with the most pain I've ever felt in my life any tips on sleeping?

@Famvestor

11 ай бұрын

Sleep is just rough in the beginning, it gets better around day 10...

Good video to share. I am also on 3days after surgery.

@noahbrazzell2495

2 жыл бұрын

How is it going ? I'm on week and 1 day.

@thornchannoeun2366

2 жыл бұрын

@@noahbrazzell2495 I am two weeks now. It’s start better day by day. And other one more will meet doctor for check up.

@kukkymalik6790

2 жыл бұрын

@@thornchannoeun2366 how did u bend knee I am unable to bend knee plz tell me it’s my 2 week. Hope you reply

Idk how you’re doing this on day 3 man I can’t even walk unassisted without crutches 🩼 I have incisions everywhere. Definitely seems like I’ve had more pain then you and others over the 1st couple of days today is a little better but thigh muscles feel weird like lumpy above the knee cap and swollen. The ice also was not getting to my knee because of the insulation from the wrap. The first couple days in the brace and the wrap I literally felt like my leg was not getting circulation like a tourniquet and limited blood flow foot was freezing and leg tingly and numb. I did have a Patela grapht I believe and meniscus repair as well. I’m just focusing on knee pumps haven’t tried the belt yet or bending my knee surgery was on Wednesday todays Friday and PT starts Monday. I guess I’ll work on these. I’ve been up and around on crutches 🩼 since day one though. 🙏

@Famvestor

9 ай бұрын

I’ve heard patella is more painful… good luck!

I’m on my 3rd day of ACL and Meniscus surgery and I tried to do the exercise to bring my knee to me with the belt and it hurts, and it still hurts too, to even try the exercise to lift my surgical leg with my sting leg, is that good?

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Yes it hurts… but as long as you have the brace on I think you should be fine to do it. Just make sure to ice before and after. Good luck! When do you start Pt?

@jstrum5346

Жыл бұрын

Hey me too! I’m on day 3 now. Not strong enough to do any exercises though

@fernandobriseno3677

Жыл бұрын

@@Famvestor I’m about to hit a month since my surgery and I’m able to do them now, I had went to my first pt the day before that comment. But watching your videos really did help me a lot especially mentally, thank you for showing your journey!

@bloodfeast123

Жыл бұрын

I'm not suppose to bend my knee at all until my two week appointment with the doctor, which is this Wednesday. Just wants me to do leg raises, move my feet, flex my quad, and walk.

Did you lose a lot of calf muscle after surgery?

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

yes quad, thigh and calf all seemed to shrink significantly days after surgery.

Currently in 4th month ...but pain increases while walking

Please do you feel pain when they are in process because i have month to do my

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

After the first two weeks most of the pain should be gone, but yes I’m the beginning when you move your knee there will be a bit of pain.

So when exactly do you use the brace for?and how long?

@Famvestor

3 ай бұрын

The immobilizer for about a month if I remember correctly

@nessa90

3 ай бұрын

@Famvestor thanks for replying, your videos are really encouraging I'm on day 3 after ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair surgery...pain not bad but wearing the brace sucks,it feels so heavy and uncomfortably bulky

Just had my ACL/Meniscus surgery yesterday, they didnt say anything about taking the wrapping off until Post OP...

@Famvestor

5 ай бұрын

yea idk...

I’m day 3 after surgery and feeling terrible. It’s not so much the pain of the knee, but the nausea. I had to stay in hospital for 2 nights, and last night I felt so sick I couldn’t even talk. The nausea pills aren’t doing much, and I’m actually not taking any pain medication because I can’t bear rhe nausea. Ugh so hard 😭 pls send help

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. I don’t remember much nausea for me… hope it gets better.

Its now 2 weeks after my ACL and two meniscuses repair. Still feeling numbness in parts of my shin so is that normal ??

@Famvestor

8 ай бұрын

Yea numbness stays for a long time especially at site of incision. It gets less and less over time.

Even i too i can't able to tolerate the pain...

Hey did the blood drain hurt?

@Famvestor

2 жыл бұрын

It’s just the pinch of the needle going in that hurts. But it doesn’t hurt so much, I just hate needles….

3 days after mcl and acl surgery, I can’t do the exercises you are doing. How come you could do them the first day and I can’t.

@Famvestor

6 ай бұрын

Have you been to PT? It’s not easy you have to push yourself.

@nasri710

6 ай бұрын

@@Famvestor I have been 3 times now in 14 days, but like you said I really can’t push myself, to get the bend I want, or to do the exercises you are doing. But apparently I had a meniscus surgery as well and they also did something to my LCL and that’s why I can’t do as much. It’s crazy they didn’t tell me this till my check up yesterday.

I just got mine done, I’m truly in so much pain. I can’t sleep, and I haven’t been icing coz I was told not to remove the bandage and the brace for 2 weeks. Any advice guys?

@Famvestor

5 ай бұрын

I feel like you should remove the outer gauze from the surgery… otherwise it’s hard to really cool your knee with all that insulation. I also took off the brace very carefully when I was awake and icing.

Day 2 bro the night i’m still in bad pain! when did the pain go away for you?

@robsas6610

Жыл бұрын

Day 1 and 2 were the very worst for me.. The surgery pain left at around the 10-12 day mark, leaving me with stiffness pain.. I'm into week 3 now but as I'm sure you know, you must flex the leg and tension the kneecap and use tons of ice to reduce the swelling. Good luck!

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

Yea I agree about day 10.

How many days required for walking after grade 3 ACL surgery

@Famvestor

Жыл бұрын

I think depends if you have meniscus repair or not. But if not you can immediately start putting pressure on it. Although really your probably not going to be walking without crutches for 4-6 weeks.